Today, perhaps more than ever, professionals across the health sector are stopping and asking hard questions of ourselves. About what we do, what we take for granted, and how we can do better– as individuals and organizations. Current events are shining a light on historic disparities. Health professionals want to maintain the momentum behind this […]
Reflective Practice
4 Reflective practice questions on bias and healthcare
Conversations about bias, healthcare, and the importance of reflection have gone global. Here, you’ll learn 4 questions you can ask yourself–or a group you’re in–if you want to engage in some reflective practice around bias in healthcare. You’ll also learn about Dr. Liebel’s upcoming online course about reflective practice. Listen to the podcast episode here, […]
Reflective practice in healthcare: Communication
I’m not sure it’s ever been more important for us to reflect on the language we use in our professional lives than it is today. You’re communicating about some of life’s most complex and multi-layered concepts, at an unprecedented time, to people who come from varied backgrounds–and who may or may not have much in […]
Supporting reflection and action in the health sector
This is a time for reflection and action. As individuals, and collectively in our organizations and institutions. Health Communication Partners can provide support. Listen here, or read the transcript below. Today, perhaps more than ever, professionals across the health sector are stopping and asking hard questions of ourselves. About what we do, what we take […]
20 Ways to help address health disparities
Examining and addressing racism, discrimination, and social inequalities as root causes of health disparities has become an important goal for many in the health care community. This is slow and difficult work. It can be threatening to acknowledge that we live and participate in networks and systems geared to work better for some than for […]
Patient communication during COVID with Dr. Beverly Zavaleta
What does COVID mean for clinician-patient communication? Dr. Beverly Zavaleta talks to us from the front lines about the significant communication challenges presented by COVID, how she and her team are dealing with them, and what’s she’s learned about making words matter. Listen here, and read the transcript below. Communication from clinicians to their patients, […]